Elegant with Expansive Tone
The PRS SE Standard 24-08 builds on a longtime guitarist favorite, elevating the tried-and-true formula of the SE Standard 24 with expanded tonal flexibility and signature PRS craftsmanship. Its all-mahogany body delivers a warm, focused tone, while a pair of TCI-tuned “S” humbuckers bring clarity and punch — perfect for everything from glassy cleans to high-gain grit. Mini toggle switches provide individual coil-splitting, unlocking a spectrum of bright, snappy single-coil tones. With a sleek Wide Thin maple neck, smooth ebony fingerboard, PRS’s rock-solid tremolo system, and iconic Birds inlays, the SE Standard 24-08 is a versatile workhorse built to cover any gig, studio session, or jam — and this model is available only at Sweetwater.
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Classy yet subtle appearance
A closer look at the SE Standard 24-08 reveals a certain sophistication in its visual presentation. The classic solid color with white binding that surrounds its mahogany body and ebony fingerboard subtly brings attention to itself, while PRS’s iconic Birds inlays keep your audience captivated. The smooth body contours and Wide Thin maple neck offer a form-fitting experience with enhanced playability across the entire length of the neck. Combining these brilliant tonewoods produces a sophisticated sonic tapestry of warmth, clarity, and punch suitable for all styles of music, from country and blues to high-octane hard rock and heavy metal.
Near-unlimited sonic potential
The TCI “S” humbucking pickups found in the SE Standard 24-08 were developed and fine-tuned by PRS to sound more musical and expansive than previous “S” model offerings. Despite being full humbuckers, the TCI “S” set captures elements of single-coil and soapbar-style pickups — lows are rich but tight, and highs sing beautifully without any harshness. When used as humbuckers, the output is clear with a slight edge that distinguishes the SE Standard 24-08 from the rest of the mix. Splitting the TCI “S” pickups takes that single-coil sound to new dimensions, capable of funky rhythm tones and bluesy leads. Sweetwater’s guitar tone gurus are quick to note the overall sonic versatility on tap with the SE Standard 24-08.
PRS quality in every guitar
All Paul Reed Smith guitars are designed for performance right out of the case, and the SE Custom 24-08 Exotic is no exception. Constructed from high-quality tonewoods and components, PRS instruments carry on a commitment to quality that's been the brand's hallmark since 1985, when Paul Smith began crafting guitars for some of the most elite players in the world. In fact, you'll often see a PRS SE in the touring rigs of the most well-respected PRS artists in the world.
PRS Standard 24-08 Features:
- PRS’s esteemed double-cut solidbody guitar with beautifully understated body and fingerboard binding
- All-mahogany body provides a solid base for warmth and sustain
- Maple Wide Thin neck for a comfortably fast feel
- Easily accessible 24-fret ebony fingerboard
- PRS TCI “S” pickups deliver superb humbucking or single-coil tones
- 2 mini toggles for independent coil-splitting deliver a range of chimey single-coil tones
- High-quality PRS patented tremolo bridge
- Smoked black PRS hardware provides an elegant appearance to match the entire guitar
